Psychosocial rehabilitation activities are integral to the DVA Rehabilitation Program, designed to help clients overcome barriers that hinder their ability to achieve broader rehabilitation goals. These activities are also aimed at fostering social connections in a civilian environment.

Key aspects of these activities include:

Short-Term and Cost-Effective: Focused on delivering targeted outcomes within a limited timeframe.

Learning and Skill Acquisition: Activities that provide clients with the necessary tools and skills to overcome barriers.

Sustainability: Ensuring that clients develop effective strategies to manage their barriers and overall wellbeing beyond the duration of the rehabilitation program.

All psychosocial activities must be directly linked to an identified need and supported by evidence-based professional advice. When recommending these activities for a rehabilitation plan, consultants must clearly explain how the activity addresses specific barriers and how overcoming these barriers will enhance the client's ability to participate in and achieve other rehabilitation objectives.

For instance, a client experiencing social isolation post-discharge from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) might be supported in engaging with a local Men’s Shed or a sports organization to foster community involvement.